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Includes an extract from "The Times" (21 Oct.). Expresses his disapproval of Lord Stanley (Secretary of State) giving an audience to the Catholic Archbishop, Rev. Dr. Polding without Letters Patent. Reports that there are two Bishops in the one Diocese and one, being a Catholic does not have the legal recognition of title. Accounts for a need for the introduction of a plan to recruit clergymen suitable for positions in colonial churches. Expresses wish to implement plan himself. The more immediate concerns of the church are highlighted including the preparation for the arrival of Dr. Folding and the Roman Catholic Priests and the completion of the building of churches.

Announces Rev. Cowper's departure for England and declares the need for a suitable successor to fill Cowper's position at St. Philip's Church. Expresses his opinion regarding the colonial policy and the political relationships between England and the colonies. States that he is enclosing a report of a speech delivered on the 26 Jan. 1842 at a dinner to commemorate the founding of the colony. Also enclosing a newspaper article about representative government. Contemplates whether a Bishop should be a member of the government councils.

Clergy have agreed that he should proceed to England for the benefit of the Church in Australia.The political state of the colony is outlined and he expresses his opinion and involvement in it.

Expresses delight that the number of English subscribers has grown and discusses intention to invest the bulk of the money gained from subscriptions into property and stock. Outlines proposal for expenditure of funds and reports on the erection of the church in Sydney. Discusses the provision of residences for the clergy and his own problem of accommodation. Outlines objective of acquiring more books for the theological library for use by the clergy. The lack of clergymen in the colony is outlined and the need for an institution for the training of clergymen for work in the colonies is expressed. No encouragement for such an institution was received from the Bishop of London. Expresses dismay that other Christian denominations find means of, engaging capable clergymen and states the necessary qualifications of clergymen to be brought out from England. Expresses strong missionary need of the Church of England throughout the Empire.

Informs Coleridge that he has forwarded him two printed papers, namely; a circular which he wrote to his clergy and a declaration with a petition to the Queen regarding the legitimization of the "Synodical union and agency of the Bishop, clergy and laity in Sydney". Reports that various people wish him to go to England to direct the adoption of such a measure in England and expresses his unwillingness to go. Expresses his opinion on lay persons fulfilling administrative functions in the church.

Informs Coleridge that he has appointed him as his commissary. Reports that by an Act of Parliament the Government has divided revenue for Public Worship among the four denominations. Proposed to divide a section of Diocese into six deaneries.Intended marriage of Mary Phoebe to Mr. Boydell.

Recapitulates letter No. 1/76 concerning the intention of the Bank of Australia to sue him. Gives a further account of the affair and expresses his fears.

Expresses deep suffering and loneliness as a result of the death of his wife and expresses concern over his daughter, Phoebe who also lost her child. Informs Coleridge that the threat to sue by the Bank of Australasia has been withdrawn.

Gives an account of trouble in New Zealand between the Maoris and the whites.

States destination as being Port Phillip in order to visit the surrounding district. Gives description of people on board the boat and considers his relationships with other Bishops and the support which they give to each other. Reports that he preached an board ship. Discusses Dr. Pusey's letter to Archbishop.